“Liberated Figuratively,” art by Martha Gonter Gaustad, is now on exhibit through Nov. 9 in the Fisher/Wall Gallery of the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St. Findlay.
This show contains 15 works across the spectrum of 2D media including paintings, drawings and photography. At the heart of Gaustad’s art is the female figure, its beautiful forms, tones, and textures revealed by the light cast in both contrived and natural settings.
The work evokes the viewer’s appreciation for the visual subtlety and complexity of the human form as well as a psychological response to the posture, expression and narrative composition of each piece.
Since 2013, Martha has received varied recognitions and awards for her participation in international, national and regional juried gallery and museum shows. In addition to exhibition catalogs, her work has been published in surveys of contemporary painting.
A
native of Buffalo NY, “Marti” has lived and worked in the Toledo area for over 30 years.
After retiring as a professor and administrator from Bowling Green State University, she
returned there as an art student for five years; also traveling to study art conservation and
painting techniques in Florence, Italy. She currently maintains a studio in downtown Toledo.
